Everyone is different on this. For me, I just wanted a basic truck and am pleased with the XL. It rides and handles very good and gets good gas mileage. If you look at the price differences in the different models, you will see why some say an XL is a better buy. Depending on options, there...
Your truck looks exactly like mine. That cactus gray color really rocks and rarely needs washing. So nice to hear from someone that likes a basic truck without dozens of options. I'm really digging the 29 to 30 miles per gallon with the Ecoboost engine. Thanks for posting!
I know everyone here is talking about the hybrid, but I want to put in a good word for the ecoboost engine. My truck is averaging between 29 and 30 mpg. That is the best of any gas engine truck I have ever owned and I have owned over 10 trucks in my lifetime. The last truck I had was a 2010...
Doesn't sound like you really have anything to feel sorry about. You have a very good truck with good power and it gets good gas mileage. Don't worry, be happy! Yes, it's a song!
My last mpg over 295 miles was 29.6. That is up from the 28.7 mpg in January. I now have the AFE setting on 951 and the last reading of 29.6 agreed exactly with the hand calculation. Have a great day!
Don't regret your decision. I have the XL in cactus gray and I love it. Both colors look very good and the cactus does not show dirt as much as some of the brighter colors.
You don't have to spend any money or get a scanner to adjust AFE bias. The mpg is usually optimistic because the bias is set at 1,000 at the factory. That is why your vehicle is showing 2 to 3 mpg too high.
If you look up AFE Bias on this site you will see a procedure to use to adjust AFE bias and getting into the ET Mode. You don"t have to crank the vehicle. On my XL you just hold down the ok button for 5 to 7 seconds, then turn the key to the accessory position, and the ET mode will flash on...
150 miles is too soon to judge the mpg. Give it some time. Wait until you have at least 800-1,000 miles on it. It will get better. Also, read about AFE bias on this site. You need to do the actual math calculation when you fill up the tank. The computer readout is not always accurate.
I am not good with the computer stuff. I have some pictures on email and forwarded them to the admin on this site months ago. Admin never posted them. I don't know how to transfer the pictures. It is just a base XL in cactus gray with full size spare, tow hitch, and a rubber bed mat. I love...